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    Default Value of stainless tanks

    I have an opportunity to buy the following stainless dairy tanks for sap storage:

    500 gallon
    1000 gallon

    Would anyone know what a decent price for them would be (Canadian $'s)

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    A general rule is $1 per gallon of capacity. But given this time of the season that may go up.
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    I just bought 1 the other day for 1 dollar a gallon, storage / non cooling. I have payed more if the tank fits a certain purpose.

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    In the US, $1/gal is the norm, for private sales if the tank is in good shape and has the cover(s). If a tank is a vacuum tank it can go as high as $2/gal (US). From a dealer it often goes for more. Also, a working tank goes for lots more with the agitator and compressor.
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    thanks everyone

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    A dollar a gallon has been pretty standard for used. Finally starting last year I see a decent amount of used tanks for sale and the price is coming down as people get more seasons on them and their money's worth they part with them cheaper, vs someone who bought one last year and is upgrading already this year- they will want top dollar. There's one on Craigslist right now 1500 gal for 1200.00
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    Don't forget - if the used market is reasonably priced, new market is likely down too. New SStanks are a great value over used since you can spec out the size and dimensions for your specific needs. Working with equipment that is less than optimum will increase your headaches and reduce your overall profit. At that point you'll figure out that an extra 20 cents per gallon for new would have been a bargain.

    Speaking from experience.
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    I think it's considerably more than an extra 20 cents a gallon for new, more like 50-60 cents isn't it? But yes- like anything to do with maple, best to oversize for your needs and think ahead a little.

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    If you can get them for $1/gallon that's a steal. If they are Zero tanks and hold vacuum I'd ask $2/gallon if selling and would be offering $1.50/gallon if buying.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TapTapTap View Post
    Don't forget - if the used market is reasonably priced, new market is likely down too. New SStanks are a great value over used since you can spec out the size and dimensions for your specific needs. Working with equipment that is less than optimum will increase your headaches and reduce your overall profit. At that point you'll figure out that an extra 20 cents per gallon for new would have been a bargain.

    Speaking from experience.
    Most new tanks are in the $2.25-2.50 per gallon range, long ways from $1-1.50 per gallon
    Sugaring for 45+ years
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